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CV61 JVJ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,842 mi
Last recorded124,842 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 JVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 124,842 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 124,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,427 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 113,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,037 miles

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated.

Coolant low.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,189 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 5 May 2018 79,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and very corroded (3.5.1i)

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 10 May 2017 71,751 miles

Centre exhaust mount disconnected and corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 71,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre exhaust mount disconnected and corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 63,952 miles

Engine under cover fitted.

Pass 14 May 2015 56,466 miles

plastic trims shieldsa and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Fail 6 May 2014 48,398 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2014 48,398 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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CV61 JVJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV61 JVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV61 JVJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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